Between Ch. 13 and this chapter there is about a three week time skip. It will be about the end of August or the beginning of September at this time.
About three weeks after Rigsby moved in, it was time for Mae to move out. That morning Rigsby made breakfast, French toast and bacon. After Mae was done eating Grace handed her an envelope.
"What's this?" Mae asked.
"It's from your parent's, they would have given it to you when you moved out," Grace answered.
Mae opened the envelope and inside was a letter written in her mother's neat handwriting. Tears welled in her eyes as she read the letter. The letter read:
Dear Mae,
We are so proud of the beautiful young woman you have become. We can't believe you've grown up so fast. Continue to be yourself and don't change for anyone, especially for a boy. Study hard at college and visit often. Take risks, but don't do anything you'll regret. If you need help, don't be afraid to ask for it, because there is no shame in asking for help. Just know that we'll always be here for you. You'll always be our baby girl. We love you bunches.
Love,
Mom and Dad.
By the time Mae was done reading the letter tears streamed down her cheeks.
"This is you parent's will," Grace said as she slid Mae a manila envelope.
Mae opened it, took the will out and read it. Everything that was her parent's was her, the house, all their money in the bank, everything.
Grace slid Mae a few slips of paper. "Your parent's bank statements."
Mae's jaw dropped, she couldn't believe how much money her parents had, and that included five years of interest.
"I sold most of your parent's things, since I figured you wouldn't want their clothes or furniture." Grace slid her a check.
Again Mae's jaw dropped. An amount of $5,000 dollars was on the check.
"This was the last offer on the house." Grace slid Mae a piece of paper that was folded.
Mae unfolded the piece of paper. The amount was a staggering $255,000. "When was this offer made?"
"About two weeks ago, you could sell it and make some more money," Grace replied.
"I don't know, the money would be nice, but that was the house I grew up in," Mae responded.
"I understand," Grace said.
Suddenly Mae's phone vibrated. "Hello."
"Hey," Amanda replied.
"What's up?" Mae asked.
"Nothing much," Amanda answered.
"Same, just finishing up breakfast," Mae responded.
"Oh, in that case I'll meet you at the apartment," said Amanda.
"Okay, see you in a bit," Mae replied.
"Bye," Amanda said.
After Mae got off the phone she went back to her room, took a shower, got dressed, gathered up the last of her things, and put them in her car. Mae did one more once over of her room. She had lived there for five years, it was going to feel weird not living there anymore, she was going to miss living with Grace. Finally Mae went out and said good-bye to Grace and Rigsby.
"Call me when you get settled," said Grace.
"I will," Mae replied.
"Well, Squirt, I guess I can't constantly bug you anymore," Rigsby responded.
"No, no you can't," Mae said. She gave Grace a hug, and both of them started to tear up. After a moment she gave Rigsby a hug.
"See you around Squirt," Rigsby replied.
"Good-bye Rigsby," Mae responded.
Grace and Rigsby followed Mae out to her car, she gave each of them one last hug.
"I'll call later."
"You better," said Grace.
Mae then got into her car and drove off. About twenty minutes later she arrived at the apartment. Mae walked in and was greeted by the sight of Amanda unpacking her stuff.
"Hey," Amanda greeted.
"What's up?" Mae said.
"Unpacking," Amanda replied.
"I'm going to get the rest of my stuff out of my car," Mae responded.
"Take your time," said Amanda.
Within three trips Mae got the rest of her stuff out of her car, and then she started unpacking. As Mae was unpacking her phone vibrated. She opened her phone and saw that she had a text.
Now that you're moved out, I guess I'll have to get you a house-warming gift.
Don't even think about it.
I guess I'll have to pay you a visit.
Leave me alone.
Fine I'll leave you alone.
That night the both of them went to bed early. On the tenth they started school. Amanda was doing school online while Steven, Logan and Mae were going to school at the University of Sacramento.
The following Saturday Grace had her wedding. It was amazing. Now Mae would have to start calling Rigsby "Uncle Wayne." Grace's dress was beautiful; when Rigsby saw her his jaw dropped a mile. The whole team was there. Cho was the best man, and Jane was a groomsman. Lisbon was a braid's maid, and though Hightower didn't have a part in the wedding, she was there. Even Steven, Logan, Amanda and all their parents were there. After the ceremony there was a reception. They ate, danced and had fun. Finally it was time for Grace and Wayne to leave and go on their honeymoon.
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